ReggaeY7 L2

Do Now: Fill in the blanksChallenge: Write down anything you already know about Reggae. (Artists, history, songs)

Complete the worksheet on the history of reggae.

On the list, write your name and any instruments you have at home (even if you can’t play them!)

Watch Me!• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78AIF5B8y

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• Answer questions in pairs whilst watching.

Why did Jamaica celebrate?

Why were they proud of Ska?

What is a ‘sound system?’Which people were

attracted to the ‘sound system’? Why?

Why were sound systems successful?

Why did the sound systems want an exclusive?

What did they want to imitate?

Which cultures combine in Ska?

What’s important about Studio One?

Why was the Alpha Boy’s School important?

SingChorusDon’t worry a-bout a thing,‘cause ev-ry little thing gonna be all right.Singin’: “Don’t worry about a thing,‘cause ev-ry little thing gonna be all right!”Verse 1Rise up this mornin’;smiled with the risin’ sun.Three little birdspitch by my doorstepSingin’ sweet songsof melodies pure and truesaying: “This is my message to you-ou-ou.”ChorusSingin’: “Don’t worry about a thing,‘cause ev-ry little thing gonna be all right!”Singin’: “Don’t worry about a thing,‘cause ev-ry little thing gonna be all right!”

Recap of Key Terms• Sharps: The black key to the right of the

named key.

• Bass Clef: Use your LEFT HANDSpaces: All Cows Eat GrassLines: Great Big Dogs Frighten Auntie

Bass Lines

Chords: Two or more notes played at the same time.

• Play the chords using your right hand

• 4 beats each